Category Archives: Education & Skills

From September the number of SNAs supporting pupils at primary, secondary and special schools across Galway will rise from 738 for the current school year to 771 for the 2017/18 school year – an increased allocation of 33 extra Special Needs Assistants for Galway. At primary level the number of SNAs will rise from 458.5… Continue Reading

As Minister for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South I welcome the launch of the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme by the Minister for Education, Richard Bruton TD, and I encourage schools in Gaeltacht areas to participate. The Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme is a key part of… Continue Reading

Over the summer investment will take place in 28 schools across Galway as part of the Department of Education’s Summer Works Scheme. 22 primary schools in Galway and six secondary schools are benefiting under the Scheme which facilitates major improvements in school infrastructure. My colleague, the Minister for Education, Richard Bruton TD confirmed the investment to… Continue Reading

On Monday, as Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, I turned the sod on the new twenty-four classroom school for Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh in Knocknacarra in the City. The school which has been located off Cappagh Road is moving to a new… Continue Reading

Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, Seán Kyne has welcomed the opening of the new state-of-the-art building for Gaelscoil de hIde in Oranmore. Speaking from the official opening, which was performed by Míchéal Ó Muircheartaigh, Minister Kyne said: “I’m delighted with the… Continue Reading